Cyclone Fani Updates: Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Makes Landfall in Odisha
Cyclone 'Fani', expected to hit the coasts of Odisha on May 3, has intensified into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm' with astronomical wind speeds. Upto 8 lakh people have been evacuated from the coastal areas in Odisha. IMD has issued a "Yellow Alert" warning for Odisha, West Bengal and three districts of Andhra Pradesh. In a special bulletin, the weather department has forewarned about widespread destruction. Fishermen have been asked not to venture out for fishing from May 1 to May 5.
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